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WhenyouhearBudapest,youmightthinkofthreethings:1. GeorgeEzra.2.WesAnderson.3.FormulaOne.
We’re only interested in the latter, but we don’t deny George and Wes have made some bangers. Here’s another little banger for you:
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That’s right. Round 14 of the 2025 FIA Formula One World Championship takes us to the Hungaroring in Mogyoród, a village on the outskirts of Budapest. Liam, Isack, Alan and the entire VCARB squad have arrived directly from Spa, ready to hit the ground running at the FORMULA 1 LENOVO HUNGARIAN GRAND PRIX 2025.
But first, join us on a quick tour, would you? This is VCARB’s Cultural Guide to Budapest.
Hungary’s capital city is home to ⅓ of the country’s total population and is the second-largest cultural and social hub of Central Europe. Much like last week’s venue in Belgium, Budapest is synonymous with its geothermal springs, and most tourists aim to experience a local Hungarian hot spring during their visit. The city has over 40 museums and galleries, multiple Michelin-star restaurants and over 6 million annual visitors.
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The architecture of Budapest is quite unique. The city has undergone multiple design eras and styles across its lifetime, from Roman Gothic to 17th-century baroque architecture to the Art Nouveau movement that dominated the early 20th century. Budapest’s parliament building, the third largest in the world, is an embodiment of the modern Art Nouveau movement in Central Europe. Less than 150 buildings in the entire city are taller than 45 metres in an attempt to maintain the historic appearance and the requirements of being a World Heritage Site.
Visitors to Budapest will have access to free maps from non-profit organisations to encourage returning visits and boost the local economy. The city is well-connected with its public transport network, meaning the Budapest Card, which offers free, unlimited travel for your stay, is a must-purchase.
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) is the closest airport, just 40 km from the circuit and shuttle buses are offered during race weekends. If train travel is more your thing, the HÉV suburban railway H8 line can take you from Budapest’s Örs vezér tere station to Szilasliget, with a final 20-minute walk getting you to the circuit.
Outside of the Grand Prix, there are endless things to do and see while you’re in Budapest. Central Market Hall is home to local food vendors and the perfect place to sample local Hungarian cuisine. If you’re visiting Budapest and NOT trying goulash with dumplings, you’re doing it wrong.
Red Bull Air Race in Budapest© Dean Treml/Red Bull Content Pool
Take a boat trip along the Danube River and experience the Hungarian Parliament Building and incredible views of the historic architecture surrounding the city. We recommend a visit to Margit-sziget, a local park that hosts a light show and tours of historic ruins. Plus, it’s a banging place for a picnic.
Naturally, you and us are likely visiting the city for the same reason, and that reason looks like 14 corners, 70 laps and 20 F1 cars.
The Hungarian Grand Prix was first held at the Hungaroring in 1986 and was the first-ever Formula One Grand Prix to be held behind the Iron Curtain, at the height of the Cold War. We’ll be visiting the Hungaroring until 2032 at the earliest, which suits us: The Hungarian Grand Prix is one of the most technical circuits on the calendar and rarely fails to disappoint.
Leading The Way in Hungary© Getty Images
Geographically, the circuit is perfectly situated to be one of the more popular Grand Prix in Central and Eastern Europe. Fans from Finland, Romania, Turkey and Bulgaria head to the Hungaroring in their hundreds of thousands each year to celebrate the four-wheeled spectacle of Formula One.
Can you tell we’re pretty excited to be here? It’s one of our favourites, and we’re confident you’ll love it too. Join us at the track from 1-3 August, and keep an eye out for Liam and Isack’s social antics in the run-up to the race.
See you there!
